{"id":90048,"date":"2025-11-13T18:13:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T18:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/turkish-cultural-institute-strengthens-gambia-ties"},"modified":"2025-11-13T18:42:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T18:42:26","slug":"turkish-cultural-institute-strengthens-gambia-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/turkish-cultural-institute-strengthens-gambia-ties","title":{"rendered":"Turkish Cultural Institute Strengthens Gambia Ties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Yunus Emre Institute in The Gambia has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cultural cooperation and exchange between The Gambia and Turkey, with ongoing programs designed to strengthen ties through language, arts, and cuisine.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Mr. Talip Erdog\u0306an, the Coordinator of the Turkish cultural institute, said the institute is expanding its activities to create greater understanding between the two nations, which have shared decades of friendship and mutual respect.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Yunus Emre Institute serves as a bridge between Turkey and The Gambia,\u201d Mr. Erdog\u0306an said. \u201cOur goal is to help Gambians learn about the Turkish language, culture, and values, while also appreciating the unique heritage of The Gambia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He explained that Turkish culture, particularly its cuisine, holds strong potential to boost The Gambia\u2019s growing tourism industry. Over 60 million people visit Turkey each year to experience our culinary offerings. By training Gambian chefs in Turkish dishes, we hope to enrich the country\u2019s tourism sector,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, selected chefs from various hotels, including the President\u2019s personal chef, will receive professional training from a Turkish culinary expert. The program aims to blend Turkish and Gambian recipes, creating new dining experiences for visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Established in The Gambia just seven months ago, the Yunus Emre Institute has already launched initiatives to support local artists and cultural festivals. \u201cWe are working closely with Gambian creatives to promote their talents. They will have our full support,\u201d Mr. Erdog\u0306an assured.<\/p>\n<p>He further disclosed that the institute will engage in educational and artistic projects targeting children, to nurture creativity and promote cultural understanding from an early age.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Erdog\u0306an commended the staff and management of the Yunus Emre Institute in The Gambia for their dedication and achievements, emphasizing that their work continues to reflect the importance Turkey places on its partnership with The Gambia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Yunus Emre Institute in The Gambia has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting cultural cooperation and exchange between The Gambia and Turkey, with ongoing programs designed to strengthen ties through language, arts, and cuisine. 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